Dahlia Matos
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic - Miramar Health Center
12.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse, Triage
UF Health Physicians
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Educated patient and family members on symptom management and supportive treatments to improve continuity of care.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
UF Health
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Prepped operating rooms by anticipating the needs of the procedure to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs. Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Used EPIC charting system to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UF Health
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
IL12.2023
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Santa Fe College
FL04.2021
Associate of Arts - Arts
Santa Fe College
FL04.2018
Skills
- Efficient task management
- Engaging interpersonal skills
- Skilled in resolving conflicts
- Risk management in healthcare
- Analytical reasoning
- Comprehensive patient evaluation
- Vital signs assessment
- Electronic Charting
- Medication and IV Administration
- Proficient in wound treatment
- Family education
- Patient-centered communication skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Bilingual
Sign Language - Beginner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic - Miramar Health Center
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Triage
UF Health Physicians
04.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
UF Health
05.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UF Health
10.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Associate of Arts - Arts
Santa Fe College